Growing Herbs 
With restraints put on our travels by the necessities of war we will have 
more time for gardening this year. Or at least we will, many of us, turn to 
gardening as a relief to our spirits and an outlet for our griefs. 
The herb garden adds to the enjoyment and savoriness of our meals which 
will add to our good health and spirits. 
Other herbs add, by their fragrance or legends or medicinal value, to our en- 
joyment of the garden. 
Growing in friendliness with the human race, herbs became an essential to 
every home, whether cottage or castle, up to recent times. In the rapid expansion 
of this country, some of their virtues were overlooked for a time. Their revival 
is not a fad but a natural outgrowth of our need for the natural things of life. 
Herbs present no special cultural problems. Excessive fertility is not 
necessary for most kinds, and a well drained good garden soil is ideal. The mint 
family seems to do well in a soil that is constantly moist. Chervil requires 
moderate shade to do well. 
Herb Seed List will be found at the end of the herb plant portion of the 
catalog. 
Please Note. The lower prices on 3 and 12 plants only apply where 3 or 
12 of ONE VARIETY are ordered. 
HERB PLANTS 
Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria). An old fashioned herb with, at one 
time, a reputation as a medicinal plant. Leaves somewhat resemble those of a 
strawberry. Tapering spikes of yellow flowers to 12 or 18 inches. 
Plants, each 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.50. 
Angelica (Angelica archaugelica). A large growing herb, up to 7 feet in 
height with large leaves. Biennial or perennial. Leaves and roots are 
candied, also used as flavoring and in perfumes. Plants, Each 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
Balm (Melissa officinalis)—Perennial. Leaves deliciously scented with 
lemon. Used as a tea, to flavor other drinks, as medicine and for fragrance. 
Plants, Each 25c; 3 for 65c; per Dozen $2.50. 
Bush Basil (Ocimum minimum)—Annual. Spicy, fragrant leaves much 
used in food flavoring. This is a compact type and is useful for bordering 
herb beds. Plants, Each 10c; 3 for 25c; per Dozen $1.00. 
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)—Annual. The spicy fragrance blends 
well as a flavoring for tomatoes, fish sauces and for many other dishes. Each 
10c; 3 for 25c; per Dozen $1.00. 
Lemon Scented Basil—Annual. This basil came originally from Siam 
through the U. S. Department of Agriculture. It has a strong pleasant scent 
ef lemon and may be used for tea, in fragrance jars or wherever a lemon 
flavor is desired. Plants, Each 15c; 3 for 40c; per Dozen $1.50. 
Holy or Tulsi Basil (Ocimum sanctum)—Annual. Sacred to the Vishu- 
Brahamans. Has a rather strong scent and is sometimes used to flavor cook- 
ing. Plants, Each 15c; 3 for 40c; per Dozen $1.50. 
Borage (Borago officinalis)\—Annual. Star-shaped blue flowers. The 
leaves and flowers.add a flavor of cucumbers to salads and cold drinks. Each 
10c; 3 for 25c; per Dozen $1.00. 
